Capital of Egypt

The Capital city of Egypt, Cairo is an impeccable landscape, one of the largest cities in Africa. Cairo has stood for more than 1,000 years at exactly the same location that is on the banks of the Nile. Cairo is known differently in different languages for eg: ‘Masru’ in Egyptian Arabic, ‘and Misru’ in Arabic. 

Cairo as a metropolitan is made up of the Cario muhafazah(governorate) and various other districts. Some neighboring districts are Al-jizyah and Qalubiyyah. It is the 15th largest in the world and is related to ancient Egypt. 

Historical Underpinning:

The capital city of Egypt was built with the formation of the Babylon Fortress during the 4th century. The establishment was laid by the Romans. The old city was occupied by the Coptic orthodox. They were majorly in dispute with the Roman church. The Mother Mary Coptic Orthodox church is present today also. The disintegration of the Roman Empire led to the base of the Byzantine Empire. 

Around 1517 Cairo was acquired by The Ottomans. The Ottomans ruled till 1798. Later on, the region was captured by Napoleon I of France. By the mid-19th century, the weakness of the Ottoman empire led to Egypt’s increasing foreign debt and opened the gates for entry of European influence within the territory. 

Cairo’s prestige and position were regained with the conquest of Muslims. Cairo was ruled initially by the Ayyubid dynasty, Mamelukes, and Fatimid dynasty. The city on the spice route became one of the most crucial trade centers around the mediterranean sea. The major commercial zeal and importance of the route diminished with the discovery of an alternative route named “Cape of good hope”. It was during this time frame around 1517, that Cairo became the capital city under the Ottoman conquest of Egypt. 

Cairo has been a hotspot for regional political and cultural life. It beholds superior Islamic architecture. The largest and oldest music and film industries in the Arab world are located in Cairo. It also possesses the world’s second-oldest institution specializing in higher education. Al-Azhar University. Cairo is considered as the hub for multiple International media, organizations, and businesses, headquarters. For example, the Arab League has its headquarters in Cairo. 

Development of several new commercials, and residential, and governmental buildings have transformed the city’s face. Tourism is one of the major sources of foreign revenue for Egypt. Heavy investment of the government is pushed towards tourism. In the entire history of mankind, The Cairo museum is one of the most relevant and important museums around the globe. The museum is full of works of Antiques from Egypt and Mummies. For eg: One of the treasures of “ Tutankhamen ” is the most amusing part for the tourists. 

Architectural Layout of the City

The multi-cultural history of the capital city is highly visible in its architecture. The amalgamation of the essence of European, as well as Islamic structure, is the key feature of Architecture. Cairo acts as the center of all the important business within the territory. The parliament, government building, the diplomatic building of them are situated in the city as the main center. The city’s infrastructure( Colleges, libraries, and Universities) depicts its high literacy rate. The whole city is submerged with art and cultural abundance. 

Geographical location and Whether Pattern

The city is located on the banks of the Nile, largely on the eastern side of the shore. Aswan High dam is located some 500 miles downstream of the city. It also separates the lower Nile into two branches Rosetta and Damietta. The geographical structure of Cairo is fan-shaped, slightly narrow in the south, the river valley is edged in between desert setup, and broader in the north, where the valley combines into the delta. 

The capital city of Egypt has two seasons mainly: four months of winter and eight months of summer. The hottest summer months are as follows: June, July, and August. With the increase in demand, however, the city also has been extended towards the north and south. There is vast development extending on the Nile’s western front. The regular daily maximum temperature is 95 °F (35 °C), and the regular daily minimum temperature drops to 70 °F (21 °C). 

The highest summer temperature to date has reached 117 °F (47 °C). Winter has the influence of a strong Tropic of cancer sun, It makes the region warm. The days are dry, and nights are humid and cool. Often the fresh breeze from the Nile refreshes the region. Overall Cairo has a very balanced temperature.